Finance Management Information Officer
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (37 hours per week)
Pay Rate: £18.24 per hour
Location: Fully on-site, Bolton BL1
Role Summary:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Management Information Officer to join our public sector finance team in Bolton. This career-grade role offers a clear development pathway, with responsibilities and pay increasing as you progress from Grade F to Grade G (part CCAB qualified). You'll play a key role in supporting budget holders, analysing financial performance, and contributing to strategic financial planning across the directorate.
Key Responsibilities:
Entry Level Duties:
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of departmental budgets.
- Monitor specific service areas of the revenue budget to support financial control and performance review.
- Provide financial advice and support to budget holders across the department.
- Develop and deliver financial information including unit costs and budget monitoring reports.
- Support the preparation of final accounts and revenue budgets for designated areas.
- Collaborate with budget holders to agree allocations and monitoring data.
- Contribute to financial training development and delivery.
- Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support the development of IT-based financial systems.
- Attend management meetings as required.
- Undertake additional duties within the finance section as needed.
Advanced Duties (Part CCAB Qualified):
- Lead on budget preparation and maintenance for designated service areas.
- Work closely with budget managers to appraise projects for cost-effectiveness and value for money.
- Identify financial risks and support mitigation strategies.
- Take a lead role in delivering financial training across the department.
- Provide financial input into departmental initiatives and projects.
- Manage specific financial projects or developments.
- Prepare monthly budget monitoring reports aligned with corporate planning.
- Maintain strong communication and collaboration with budget holders and other departments.
- Drive improvements in financial systems and processes using IT tools.
- Support final account preparation and other strategic financial tasks.
Candidate Profile:
- Experience in public sector finance, budgeting, or management accounting.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Commitment to professional development (e.g., working towards CCAB qualification).
Benefits:
- Career progression opportunities.
- Training and development support.
- Pension scheme and other public sector benefits.
- Stable working hours and on-site team collaboration.
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